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### Question: What to expect if I have Nosebleed  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
### Response: The doctor will perform a physical examination. In some cases, you may be watched for signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock. The doctor will ask you questions about your nosebleeds, including:
Is there a lot of bleeding? Do the nosebleeds stop quickly when you press on the nostrils? Did they begin recently? Do they occur frequently or repeatedly? Does the bleeding always occur on one or both sides? What other symptoms do you have? Is there blood in the stools? Are you vomiting blood ? Do you bruise or bleed easily? Are there tiny red or purple spots on the skin (petechiae)? Are you taking blood thinners (Coumadin) or aspirin ?
Diagnostic tests that may be done include:
Complete blood count Nasal endoscopy (examination of the nose using a camera) Partial thromboplastin time measurements Prothrombin (PT) CT scan of the nose and sinuses
Treatment is usually focused on the cause of the nosebleeds, and may include:
Controlling blood pressure Closing the blood vessel using heat, electric current, or silver nitrate sticks Nasal packing Reducing a broken nose or removing a foreign body Reducing the amount of blood thinners or stopping aspirin
You may be referred to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist to diagnose and treat the condition.